Description

Castle Metals is seeking a Metallurgical Lab Technician in our Hammond, Indiana, location. Shift will be M-Th 4p-2a.

The Metallurgical Lab Technician primary duties will include examining and testing metal samples using scanning electron microscope and/or stereoscope to determine their physical properties.

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 130 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize multiple lab equipment to determine strength, hardness, elasticity, toughness, or other properties of metal, and documenting results


• Insure the quality of product and production standards are maintained


• Maintain accurate documents, and data input as required


• Polishing or etching metal specimens and photographing samples


• Performing chemical analysis on parts


• Performing audits and tests on products


• Writing basic reports


• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; May perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment


• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area


• Works under immediate supervision

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity


• Light lifting (occasional 25lbsor less)


• Heavy lifting (frequent 25lbs+)


• Assigned safety equipment must be worn at all times (hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards)


• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

RequiredQualifications:

• Basic measurement competency


• Basic math competency


• Basic computer skills - including proficiency of basic operating systems


• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment


• Strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma, technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience


• One year of work experience working in a similar lab environment


• One year of equipment experience using scanning electron microscope and stereoscope


• PC literacy


• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)

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Company Overview:Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.